Careers at Innovate Design
Talented Design Engineer / Product Designer
We are an ideas development company who specialise in helping individuals develop, protect and prototype their inventions; turning them into viable, marketable products.
This is a unique opportunity for a talented individual with great problem solving ability and a functional approach to product design to join our young and dynamic design team. By working in our prototyping department, these individuals will have the opportunity to work alongside highly motivated creative people, to develop and prototype products that are at the forefront of innovation.
This is what you need to do:
- Apply innovative problem solving skills and practical ideas to develop our clients' product concepts into working prototypes
- Solve engineering problems using good engineering practice and discipline to deliver robust design solutions within tight deadlines
- Design and build prototypes and test rigs of concepts
- Make cosmetic and functional models, prototype parts and assemblies of concepts using a combination of fabrication, machining, modelmaking techniques and painting and finishing
- Use workshop equipment to produce high quality prototype parts, assemblies and models
- Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that all engineering problems are resolved thoroughly.
This is what you need to have:
- A degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of experience in product design or product engineering with practical knowledge of 3D CAD (ideally SolidWorks)
- Sound understanding and knowledge of general engineering, design, scientific physical principles and / or electronics
- Knowledge and understanding of plastic injection moulding and other manufacturing methods
- Proven ability to communicate through 2 and 3 dimensional media, e.g. sketching, CAD, model making
- Ability to fabricate prototypes and parts using a variety of engineering materials
- Ability to use workshop equipment to produce high quality prototype parts, assemblies and models
- Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills
- Capacity to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Good organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and prioritise tasks
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
If you are interested in this position please submit your CV and portfolio to:della@innovate-design.co.uk
Account Manager / Project Researcher
24th August 2010
Invention development company, based in central Salisbury, seeks highly competent person with a range of skills including research, copywriting and project organisation.
The ideal candidate would have the ability to fully analyse new project ideas by investigating markets and appropriate technologies, as well as completing global patent searches. Full, on the job training will be provided for this. A technical mindset would be beneficial.
The role involves providing exceptional customer service and includes the selling of further services. The candidate must be articulate, confident and would ideally have some experience in sales. A superb telephone manner and excellent English language skills are essential.
Starting salary, dependant on experience, circa 20k.
To apply: call Della on 01722 410295.
Always taking things apart?
6th August 2010
We are an idea development company who specialise in helping inventors design, develop and prototype their ideas. We visualise product concepts and create professional presentations that demonstrate our client's ideas in order to generate interest amongst potential licensees or investors.
You are a qualified product designer with a functional approach to design. Your ability to resolve technical design issues has probably developed from an inbuilt desire to take products apart and discover how they worked from a young age. You are excited about coming up with new and ingenious ways of solving problems and developing aesthetically pleasing concepts that meet our client's requirements. You will appreciate the range of project work, the fast pace and the opportunity to work on front-end concepts across a range of markets, as part of a dynamic team of 12 designers. You will need 2-4 years experience in product design.
To apply: Email your cv and portfolio to Della Williams or call 01722 410295.
Product Designer / Prototyper
22nd July 2010
Prototyper [proh-tuh-tahyp-er] – noun: a person who devises and executes prototypes, esp. one who creates mechanisms, electronics, casings, and component parts, for works of design or concepts. Role includes: development of lash-up models; CAD modelling for prototypes, sourcing of components and assembly of pre-production models.
Not to be confused with technician with no design experience or designer without practical experience or mechanical understanding.
Must be able to demonstrate skills mentioned above in a professional portfolio. Successful candidates are likely to have at least 3-5 years experience of developing products and could expect to command a competitive salary. Basic electronics knowledge would be an advantage. Job is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Interested? Call or Email Della Williams. Della Williams, 01722 410295
Also see our prototyping website: Innovate Prototypes
Placement Opportunity
26th January 2010
Innovate Product Design Ltd are offering one of the very best placement opportunities for product design students.
- The chance to work with clients on live briefs from the outset
- Mentoring by one of our exceptional product designers
- Training in all areas of design consultancy work
- Responsibility for your own projects from start to finish
Company description
Innovate are a professional, dynamic design consultancy who specialise in helping individuals patent, design, develop and prototype their ideas. The range of projects we work on is extensive as is the range of expertise in our team of twenty two designers.
"Working with the Innovate design team has been excellent! I've had to opportunity to get to grips with a variety of different CAD modelling and rendering packages and the placement has set me up fantastically for final year. The friendly atmosphere in the office and the willingness of the other designers to lend a hand or offer an opinion meant that I settled in really quickly and easily."
Ashley Caddle - Innovate placement student 2009 - 2010
"A fantastic opportunity to develop skills in a vast range of software and execute them in a fast, dynamic design environment. Working alongside a team of professional designers, you will dictate the direction of your own live projects, learning vital skills for your final year."
James Elderton - Innovate Placement Student 2008 - 2009
How to apply
Email your CV and PDF portfolio to Della Williams by 26th February 2010.
Length of placement: 12 Months
Salary: Competitive
Placements available: 2
Position Filled
Placement Opportunity
26th January 2010
Innovate Product Design Ltd are offering one of the very best placement opportunities for product design students.
- The chance to work with clients on live briefs from the outset
- Mentoring by one of our exceptional product designers
- Training in all areas of design consultancy work
- Responsibility for your own projects from start to finish
Company description
Innovate are a professional, dynamic design consultancy who specialise in helping individuals patent, design, develop and prototype their ideas. The range of projects we work on is extensive as is the range of expertise in our team of twenty two designers.
"Working with the Innovate design team has been excellent! I've had to opportunity to get to grips with a variety of different CAD modelling and rendering packages and the placement has set me up fantastically for final year. The friendly atmosphere in the office and the willingness of the other designers to lend a hand or offer an opinion meant that I settled in really quickly and easily."
Ashley Caddle - Innovate placement student 2009 - 2010
"A fantastic opportunity to develop skills in a vast range of software and execute them in a fast, dynamic design environment. Working alongside a team of professional designers, you will dictate the direction of your own live projects, learning vital skills for your final year."
James Elderton. Innovate Placement Student 2008 - 2009
How to apply
Email your CV and PDF portfolio to info@innovate-design.co.uk by 26th February 2010.
Length of placement: 12 Months
Salary: Competitive
Placements available: 2
Position Filled
Product Designer
23th December 2009
de.sig.ner [di-zahy-ner] - noun: a person who devises or executes designs, esp. one who creates forms, mechanisms, and presentations, for new products. Skills likely to include parametric CAD modelling, concept sketching and, most importantly, excellent functional product design.
Not to be confused with transport design or undergraduate designer.
Must be able to demonstrate skills mentioned above in a professional portfolio. Possibility of permanent position upon successful completion of initial 3 month freelance contract. Job is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Interested? Call or Email Della Williams - Della Williams - 01722 410295
Position Filled
Prototyper
26th November 2009
Pro.to.typ.er [proh-tuh-tahyp-er] – noun: a person who devises and executes prototypes, esp. one who creates mechanisms, casings, and component parts, for works of design or concepts. Can include: development of lash-up models; CAD modelling for prototypes and creation of pre-production models.
Not to be confused with technician with no design experience or designer without practical experience or mechanical understanding.
Must be able to demonstrate skills mentioned above in a professional portfolio. Successful candidates are likely to have at least 3-5 years experience in a workshop environment and could expect to command a competitive salary. Job is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Interested? Call or Email Della Williams. Della Williams, 01722 410295
Position Filled
Account Manager/Project researcher
20th November 2009
Invention development company, based in central Salisbury, seeks highly competent person with a range of skills including research, copywriting and project organisation.
The ideal candidate would have the ability to fully analyse new project ideas by investigating markets and appropriate technologies, as well as completing global patent searches. Full, on the job training will be provided for this. Although not essential, a background in design or engineering would be beneficial.
The role involves providing exceptional customer service and includes the selling of further services. The candidate must be articulate, confident and would ideally have some experience in sales. A superb telephone manner and excellent English language skills are essential.
Starting salary, dependant on experience, circa 20k. To apply, call Della on 01722 410295.
Position Filled
Opportunity to learn to render like a professional!
20th November 2009
Innovate Product Design Ltd. is offering a great placement learning to render in Solidworks to a professional standard. In return you will help by rendering products and scenes as Innovate have a bit too much extra work on at the moment! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience working a top class design studio.
The placement is unpaid but don't let this put you off as you will gain an invaluable professional skill which could help jump start your design career. The standard of renders you will be producing by the end of the placement and the experience itself will make your cv much more appealing to future potential employers.
No previous experience is strictly necessary but eye for presentation and design is essential. The placement is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire and successful applicants will need to be available from early December. Innovate will organise and pay for accommodation for the right candidate. To apply send your CV to Della Williams.
Position Filled
Looking for the best graduate designers 2009!
4th August 2009
Due to continued growth, we are currently looking to recruit at least one graduate to join our design team at our Salisbury Studio.
You will need a 2:1 degree or higher in Industrial or Product Design, an enthusiastic attitude and clear creative flair. The job involves working on a range of projects so ideally you will have some mechanics or electronics background and certainly a desire to understand how things work and are manufacturered. Sketching, CAD modelling (inc. surfacing), photorealistic rendering ability and excellent graphic presentation skills are essential.
The pace in our Salisbury design studio is fast and you will have responsibility for your own projects from day one. You will join are dynamic design team and be fully supported in your role. We offer a competitive salary with company pension scheme.
If you are interested email Della Williams: della@innovate-design.co.uk with your cv and pdf portfolio (5Mb Max)
Position Filled
Fantastic opportunity for Product Designer
10th July 2009
We are looking for an experienced, highly creative designer to work within our young and vibrant design team. Your advanced CAD modelling and visualisation skills (preferably Solidworks) will compliment your natural aptitude for resolving mechanical issues. You will have a thorough grasp of product engineering and basic electronic knowledge.
You will be highly organised and pragmatic with the ability to drive projects forward to completion in a tight time frame. The role will be client facing so the ability to justify your designs and build successful client relationships is essential. The job will involve developing a broad range of projects into viable working prototypes.
The pace in our Salisbury design studio is fast and you will have responsibility for your own projects from day one. Strong future prospects for the right candidate with company pension scheme. Top industrial design degree result expected with two or more years relevant experience. Consultancy experience preferred.
Competitive salary, dependent upon the individual. If you are interested email Della:
della@innovate-design.co.uk with your cv and pdf portfolio (5Mb Max) Position Filled
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